Kawasaki ER5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T918 ABLMOT history

T918 ABL is a green petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 23,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
23,357 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T918 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T918 ABL was last recorded at 23,357 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,874 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,357 miles
  • 2025 – 22,874 miles
  • 2024 – 22,618 miles
  • 2023 – 22,114 miles
  • 2022 – 21,651 miles
  • 2021 – 20,983 miles
  • 2019 – 19,197 miles
  • 2018 – 17,728 miles
  • 2017 – 13,677 miles
  • 2016 – 12,613 miles
  • 2015 – 9,337 miles
  • 2014 – 8,523 miles
  • 2013 – 7,962 miles
  • 2012 – 7,217 miles
  • 2011 – 7,209 miles
  • 2010 – 7,078 miles
  • 2009 – 6,764 miles
  • 2008 – 6,515 miles
  • 2007 – 6,028 miles
  • 2006 – 5,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,357 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,357 miles (+483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    23,357 miles
    Test number
    640021218974
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass22,874 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    22,874 miles
    Test number
    126970117554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail22,869 miles (+251)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,869 miles
    Test number
    659908977882
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass22,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    22,618 miles
    Test number
    662146954058
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail22,618 miles (+504)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,618 miles
    Test number
    310517874790
    • MajorOffside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass22,114 miles (+463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,114 miles
    Test number
    523090321537
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass21,651 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,651 miles
    Test number
    729772396062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,983 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    20,983 miles
    Test number
    186035562301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail20,982 miles (+1,785)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,982 miles
    Test number
    328210194237
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass19,197 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,197 miles
    Test number
    901935676758
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged front and rear starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass17,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,728 miles
    Test number
    857548643211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail17,728 miles (+4,051)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,728 miles
    Test number
    975403301941
    • DangerousSteering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass13,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    13,677 miles
    Test number
    299942303720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail13,677 miles (+1,064)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,677 miles
    Test number
    301732914365
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

  15. Pass12,613 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    12,613 miles
    Test number
    122897041264
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  16. Pass9,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    9,337 miles
    Test number
    888546525191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail9,337 miles (+814)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,337 miles
    Test number
    837450325175
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  18. Pass8,523 miles (+561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    8,523 miles
    Test number
    376297624176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  19. Fail7,962 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,962 miles
    Test number
    186767763247
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  20. Pass7,962 miles (+745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    7,962 miles
    Test number
    317767263479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  21. Pass7,217 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    7,217 miles
    Test number
    469580192233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail7,209 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,209 miles
    Test number
    429838621351
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  23. Pass7,209 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    7,209 miles
    Test number
    959378421387
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  24. Pass7,078 miles (+314)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    7,078 miles
    Test number
    611434980282
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryFront Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • NoteShock absorber damper rods becoming pitted.
    • NoteSwinging arm becoming corroded.

  25. Pass6,764 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,764 miles
    Test number
    252766949231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,515 miles (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    6,515 miles
    Test number
    624012948259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  27. Pass6,028 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    6,028 miles
    Test number
    833322617258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    5,492 miles
    Test number
    723256056101
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about T918 ABL

Does T918 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T918 ABL is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T918 ABL?
The MOT on T918 ABL is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T918 ABL done?
T918 ABL was recorded at 23,357 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 884 miles a year.
Has T918 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T918 ABL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T918 ABL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T918 ABL find?
T918 ABL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; front tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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